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Q: Looking at the top ten holdings of the TAN solar etf...can you comment on some of them based on your 5iresearch criteria....sedg, enph, fslr, run, Dq, csiq
Read Answer Asked by James on July 21, 2020
Q: TAN is identified as a solar energy ETF but while it has been parabolic of late I cannot find solar energy participants which would support that sort of move. Can you identify from where/which participants TAN has got its recent momentum please. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 24, 2020
Q: Hi 5iR Team, Solar power generation, installation, technology, etc., anything to do with solar power, can you list a few Can/US notable companies for me? Thanks Team. Cheers, Chris
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 18, 2020
Q: Hi, I’m interested in getting back into some solar stocks. Many have done well lately and I’ve read that there is lots of growth ahead still. I’m a growth investor with a +5-7 year time frame. What would be some of your top stocks in this sector and what are your some of your thoughts on investing in this industry? Thx!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 27, 2019
Q: What is your opinion of First Solar at current prices and do you know to what extent does 5N Plus rely on the solar panel industry for its revenue? Your opinion of 5N Plus would also be appreciated. Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on December 12, 2017
Q: Hey 5i team,

It seems as though the solar power industry is gaining traction in the global market, and will continue to do so in the coming years.

With the ever-increasing efficiency of emerging storage solutions to help mitigate problems attributed with solar (ie the duck curve), it appears as though more nation's are beggining to view solar as a feasible option... I'm thinking about the South Australian government's plans for battery storage and India's solar boom.

Can you provide any comments on this trend, and are there any ETF's or indiviual stocks you like, that play the solar market on a global scale?

Always appreciate your input!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 11, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,
What would you do with First Solar given the factors behind its recent plummeting? Is it an outright sell? I can afford to take a 3-5 year view with it, if it makes sense to do so. I am down substantially on the position but it is in a registered account so there is no tax loss angle to it. Nominally I think of the holding as part of a relatively small speculative pool within my portfolio so there are no real sector balancing consequences one way or another. Grateful for any thoughts. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on September 15, 2016
Q: Hello,

I am looking for something in the green energy space for a longer term hold. I would like to buy something in the solar industry and prefer a non utility stock as I have enough yield from that sector. I already own CSIQ and can buy either in the U.S. and Canada and have been looking at TSL. What are your thoughts on this company and do you see anything particularly interesting in the sector? Thank-you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on July 04, 2016
Q: I would like to invest in the solar energy space, and to that end have been keeping my eye on First Solar (FSLR) and Canadian Solar (CSIQ), both trading on the Nasdaq.

Of the two, which would you recommend for a full position, and why?

Alternatively, would you suggest a half position in each? (2.5%) Both seem to be making great gains in the past 6 months, and I'm not sure if I'm really comparing apples to apples anymore.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on November 01, 2013
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